Fun, hands-on activities to build the skills children need before they learn to write
Our Pre-Writing Busy Book helps toddlers and preschoolers develop the foundational skills needed for early handwriting through engaging, hands-on tracing and pencil-control activities. Designed for children aged 3+, it makes practising pre-writing skills simple, purposeful and fun.
🌱 What will your child practise?
Inside, your child will explore activities designed to help develop:
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Pencil control — practise the movements needed to control a pencil with confidence
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Fine motor skills — strengthen the small hand and finger muscles used for writing
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Hand-eye coordination — learn to coordinate what they see with how their hand moves
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Shapes & patterns — trace and follow different lines, curves and shapes
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Numbers 1–10 — practise tracing early number forms
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Uppercase & lowercase letters — begin practising the movements used to form letters
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Picture tracing — build skills through fun, familiar images
Choose your format
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Get instant access to a printable PDF that you can download and print at home.
Perfect if you want to:
- Print activities whenever your child is ready
- Reprint pages for extra practice
- Use the activities at home or while travelling
- Start learning straight away
PRINTED BUSY BOOK
Prefer something ready to use? Choose the printed version and receive a physical Pre-Writing Busy Book with whiteboard marker delivered to you.
Perfect for families who want:
- A ready-to-use activity book
- No printing or preparation
- A hands-on, screen-free activity for little learners
- An easy addition to your child's learning activities at home
💛 Learning through practice
Pre-writing doesn't need to feel like schoolwork. Give your child the opportunity to practise little and often, follow their interests and celebrate their progress. Every line, curve, shape and letter they practise helps build the skills and confidence they need for writing.
Choose your preferred format above and get started!
⚠️ Important Information
Digital Download: This product is a digital resource. No physical product will be shipped.
Printed Busy Book: This option includes a physical printed copy of the Pre-Writing Busy Book and whiteboard marker.
Colours may vary slightly between your screen, home printer and the final printed product.
© Copyright & Usage
All rights reserved. No part of this resource may be reproduced, shared, distributed, resold, or copied in any form without the author's prior written permission. This resource is for personal use only and may not be uploaded, redistributed, reproduced, or shared with others.
